The size of this renovation project (approx. 2,000 square feet) didn’t motivate the owner to pursue LEED certification, but they are very serious about sustainability efforts.  This is the second project our firm has written our own “green” program and set forth sustainability targets at the beginning of the project.  Some of our goals on this project were to:

1. Divert at least 50% of construction waste from the landfill.  The client paid approximately $1 per yard to send the existing carpet to a reclamation program that is close by.


2. Use construction and finish materials that have a total of at least 20% recycled content


3. Use only Greenguard and CRI Green Label plus-certified materials, including fabrics


4. In the furniture package, use products that have a total of at least 30% recycled content, meet Greenguard certification, are FSC-certified and come from vendors with a good written sustainability program in place


5. Use only Energy-Star rated computer equipment and appliances


6. Use 3-form’s Varia Ting Ting Eco Resin as the “theme” material throughout the project to demonstrate that sustainability can be beautiful


7. Re-use as many materials as possible, including a section of carpet and the structure of the registration area station

We also engaged local artists and suppliers to finish out the interior package, which is a boost to our local economy!